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[[File:Pork_chop.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Raw, bone-in pork chops]]
[[File:Pork_chop_1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Raw, bone-in pork chops]]
[[File:American Pork Cuts.svg|thumb|right|300px|A butcher diagram showing standard American pork cuts. Chops are cut from the loin.]]
Pork chops are cut perpendicularly from the loin, which runs from the pig’s shoulder to its hip. They can be sold bone-in or boneless, and depending on exactly where they are cut, can range from very lean to slightly fatty.
Pork chops are cut perpendicularly from the loin, which runs from the pig’s shoulder to its hip. They can be sold bone-in or boneless, and depending on exactly where they are cut, can range from very lean to slightly fatty.


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- Great for breading and frying (like schnitzel or tonkatsu).
- Great for breading and frying (like schnitzel or tonkatsu).
- Highly responsive to wet brining before cooking to ensure maximum moisture retention.
- Highly responsive to wet brining before cooking to ensure maximum moisture retention.
== See Also ==
* [[Ingredient:Pork_tenderloin]]
* [[Ingredient:Pork_shoulder]]


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Latest revision as of 15:21, 16 October 2026

Raw, bone-in pork chops

Pork chops are cut perpendicularly from the loin, which runs from the pig’s shoulder to its hip. They can be sold bone-in or boneless, and depending on exactly where they are cut, can range from very lean to slightly fatty.

Nutritional Information

Values based on a standard 100g (3.5 oz) serving of raw, bone-in pork chop (edible portion).

Nutrient Amount
Calories 197 kcal
Protein 19.3 g
Total Fat 13.0 g
Saturated Fat 4.5 g
Carbohydrates 0 g
Sodium 61 mg

Culinary Uses

- Classic preparation includes pan-searing on the stovetop and finishing in the oven. - Great for breading and frying (like schnitzel or tonkatsu). - Highly responsive to wet brining before cooking to ensure maximum moisture retention.